Life, 1904-09-15 · page 16 of 20
Life — September 15, 1904 — page 16: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three unrelated humor pieces typical of early 1900s Life magazine: 1. **"I'm Scissors at Nullus"** (top): A satirical anecdote about a photographer struggling to photograph a hyperactive four-year-old, who finally succeeds only after the child leaves. The joke mocks overly indulgent parenting. 2. **"Fisherman's Luck"** (center): A silhouette illustration accompanying stories about miners and clergy. One anecdote mocks Baptist hypocrisy by claiming they call a repulsive fish "Baptist fish" because it spoils quickly—a barb at clergy. Another joke features an Irish-accented doctor complaining about unreliable pocket watches. 3. **Dental humor** (right): A farmer requests artificial teeth shaped like a horse shell, positioned oddly so food won't lodge there—absurdist rural humor. The advertisements (Wilson Whiskey, Hunter Whiskey, Milo cigarettes) are standard period marketing. The page reflects Life's satirical style: gentle mockery of pretension, ethnic stereotypes (Irish), and eccentric characters.
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